Cost of living in Ghana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵36 (Taka 492) | Taka 281 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵54 (Taka 743) | Taka 397 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵30 (Taka 415) | Taka 233 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵14 (Taka 193) | Taka 86 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Taka 147) | Taka 110 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵20 (Taka 274) | Taka 57 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵34 (Taka 472) | Taka 371 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵19 (Taka 263) | Taka 185 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (Taka 185) | Taka 26 | + 601% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵16 (Taka 220) | Taka 489 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵60 (Taka 828) | Taka 1,518 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (Taka 173) | Taka 109 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵9 (Taka 129) | Taka 46 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵4,100 (Taka 56,438) | Taka 35,010 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵1,264 (Taka 17,408) | Taka 20,341 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵234 (Taka 3,219) | Taka 3,984 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,709 (Taka 37,291) | Taka 26,136 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵965 (Taka 13,291) | Taka 16,632 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵216 (Taka 2,968) | Taka 2,826 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵139 (Taka 1,919) | Taka 913 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,333 (Taka 18,348) | Taka 37,121 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵728 (Taka 10,023) | Taka 14,580 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵22 (Taka 303) | Taka 413 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵34 (Taka 463) | Taka 226 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵193 (Taka 2,661) | Taka 1,323 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵169 (Taka 2,327) | Taka 1,678 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵288 (Taka 3,964) | Taka 4,600 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (Taka 3,447) | Taka 5,408 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (Taka 1,101,361) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵6 (Taka 83) | Taka 86 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵336 (Taka 4,627) | Taka 1,146 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵32 (Taka 440) | Taka 296 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵52 (Taka 713) | Taka 1,395 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵113 (Taka 1,559) | Taka 1,191 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (Taka 402) | Taka 498 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵16 (Taka 226) | Taka 208 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Taka 421) | Taka 451 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (Taka 109) | Taka 177 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵8 (Taka 113) | Taka 206 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵32 (Taka 446) | Taka 307 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ghana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵152 (Taka 2,088) | Taka 1,410 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵101 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 801 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵588 (Taka 8,095) | Taka 1,939 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵223 (Taka 3,071) | Taka 2,520 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵34 (Taka 462) | Taka 1,328 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (Taka 211) | Taka 393 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵9 (Taka 123) | Taka 641 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (Taka 4,130) | Taka 35,756 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.01 (Taka 28) | Taka 2.19 | + 1164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵304 (Taka 4,181) | Taka 1,057 | + 296% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (Taka 146) | Taka 261 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 845 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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